Opus Dei

Some reflections that can assist our prayer as we begin the season of Lent.

In this pastoral letter, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to reflect on some key aspects of joy, following the teachings of Saint Josemaria.

Sixth reflection for the seven Sundays of Saint Joseph. The topics are: difficulties and creativity in Joseph's life; responding to the problems of an ordinary family; welcoming God's light in ordinary things.

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during this time of Lent.

Some reflections that can enrich our prayer as we begin the season of Lent.

I write today with immense joy and gratitude to report a favor received through the intercession of Blessed Álvaro del Portillo. My wife developed an umbilical hernia some time ago, following the birth of our sixth child.

“As the eyes of a maid watch the hands of her mistress, even so our eyes look upon the Lord our God until he have mercy on us. Have pity on us, O Lord!” With such words, the Book of Psalms speaks about trusting in God’s mercy. No matter how harshly we may have been denounced for guilty deeds, no matter how shameful the deeds were, no matter how low we has fallen, we should never despair.

"Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences."

María José is a lawyer who lives with her husband and son in Madrid. Since the return of the Taliban regime to Afghanistan in August 2021, she has been helping women from that country to find asylum in Spain. There were only a few of them at the beginning, but now they've formed a network that supports 110 families. "Prayer helps me understand the things that happen and God's calls," she says. Her faith inspires her commitment to improving the world around her through her work.

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 22nd week of Ordinary Time.